Bidayuh, Bau
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A language of Malaysia
Alternate Names
Bau-Jagoi, Jaggoi, Jagoi, Sarawak Dayak
User Population
29,200 in Malaysia (2000 census).
Location
Sarawak: Kuching division, about 50 villages on Lundu, Sadong, and Samarahan Lundu rivers.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Dialects
Grogo (Grogoh), Stenggang Jagoi, Krokong, Gumbang, Serambau (Serambo, Serambu), Empawa, Assem, Singai (Bisingai, Singgai, Singgi, Singgie, Singhi), Suti, Tengoh, Dongay, Taup (Tahup), Bratak. Gumbang may be more closely related to Tringgus-Sembaan [trx]. Lexical similarity: 69% with Bidayuh Serian [sdo], 53% between Bukar Sadong and Singai dialect.
Language Use
Some young people, all adults.
Language Development
Radio. NT: 2019.